Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

females to the ones no wht I'm talking bout u no the part of the stomach tht looks like a Car tire when u start loosing weight do tht part flatting also please tell me I'm ready to loose it it been In the way to long and hiding things if u no wht I mean

I got my approval today....and I am SO nervous.....but yet excited

Today marks 6 months postop. It has not been easy mentally or physically but I'm doing it slow but sure! When I met my surgeon 8/29/12: 332 When liquid diet started 11/25/12: 315 Day of surgery: 300 Today: 241.9 Im officially down 90lbs total! Thank you all for your support over these last 8-9 months. I wouldn't have been able to do this without this group or my other online groups. You guys understand what we go through as supportive as my family and friends are and want to be. They still don't get it. Thank you again! [ATTACH]13921[/ATTACH]

After 3 years I can say 143 lbs down and keeping it off has been achieved!

I quit smoking about a month before my surgery and weight was going up quickly I mean 20 pounds in a month. Which is one of the reasons I believe I am a slow looser. Then a month ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism also contributing to being a slow looser. The odds were not good but despite it all as of today a little over 5 months out (drum roll) I am down 30 pounds!!!!!!!!!. Happy! Happy! Happy! Yes I am a slow loosing winner!

When I started my BMI was 63.6 Today it is 52.3 Does anybody know when you are considered obese as opposed to morbidly obese. I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!

so today, after i got home from work, i did my step aerobics DVD....and it felt good......and then i went outside and chatted on the phone with amanda and hub came out to cut grass.....i hung up the phone and told hub i wanted to cut grass...so he gave me the lawn mower and up and down and up and down i went........so yeah i was wearing blue flip flops but i spent 20 min cutting the side of our house.....while hub sat in the chair and watched who would have thunk that a year post op that my 336 pound body would do a step aerobic class AND cut grass with lawn mower on the same day within an hour of each other.. this post is to say, the band WORKS i am proof

Here's a link just started hope you guys will follow like I've followed many

On Sunday the wife and I leave for 4 nights in Las Vegas. I can't wait to board the plane and get in the seat, there should be lots of room and no need for a seat belt extender. I'm not worried about eating there, as it is now I can't overeat even if I want to, there will be buffets for us. And with less spent on food I think we'll take in an extra show. Who knows I may even get in the pool. SW 304 CW 222

.... And I'm on my liquid diet! Curse the TV!!! It must go off! What aggregated you most during your pre op diet?

I made it to the 40lb mark today!!! I thought I was never going to see it! The loss between 30 & 40 creeped soooo slowly. I tried keeping my head high by measuring inches. I am down 29 inches since Jan:) I am 22 lbs from my goal so I have got to kick things up a notch at the gym. I am ready to conquer this challenge & live a healthy, happy life. Next NSV....weigh less than my husband, 8 lbs from this goal. I am so glad I chose the lap band....best decision ever:)

Hello everyone, I was sleeved on April 3rd 2013 and like many of you I have been heavy pretty much my entire life. In High school and early college it was not a huge deal as I played football and I could eat a house and still stay the same weight and as a lineman I needed some "bulk". After football was over for me though I still ate like I was playing and the pounds just packed on one after another. 3ish years ago I started looking at WLS and had to go on the 6 month diet and at that time I was 418 pounds. I proceeded to lose 130 and at the half way mark to that I decided I didn't need the surgery. Fast forward to this year I ended up gaining back till I was at 362 and…

I've lost 106.4!

Look at those boobs!

OK hold on, i know that you may find the topic title weird/odd, but i promise you am not a *****/freak. but it is true, i kissed myself today, and i find this to be a NSV that is worth sharing. First, before i go into the subject, let me tell you a little about myself. I HATE MYSELF! I HATE MYSELF! I HATE MYSELF! I HAVE ALWAYS HATED MYSELF! DID I SAY, I HATE MYSELF? IN CASE I FORGOT, I HATE MYSELF. This has all changed today as i was washing the dishes. This past valentine, my husband has gave me a mirror as a gift, this mirror is heart shaped and my husband decided to glue it on the wall that i face when i am at the sink, when he glued it, he…

Hey Beautiful People, It's been 6 months since my surgery and so far I've lost a total of 75 lbs Started off at 290 and this morning I weighed in at 215!!!!!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! 15lbs away from my first goal of getting to 200lbs and it is extremely exciting. Below are a couple of before and after pics...although I just realized I never really had full body pictures taken of me pre-op (so sad) Thank You all for your advice, support and feedback.

So tonight I decided it was time to go do some shopping (which I absolutely hate). All of my clothes are getting a bit big and baggy. So I ran into JC Penny's and started walking over to the area where I normally shop. They have rearranged the store a bit and I think I looked a little lost. One of the sales clerks asked if she could help me and she showed me where the womans section was. I started walking in that direction and she told me "I think you are going the wrong way". I said excuse me? and she said "you don't belong in that section". I thanked her and told her I had been working on losing weight and I wasn't sure what size I currently needed and started to walk b…

I thought this was an appropriate name for a new thread!!! Seems like we keep hearing again and again about all the doctor's south of the border. Never a bad word, never a leak, never a complaint, not one. Never, never, never. I don't know if people who have had something go wrong are paid NOT post it, are they scared to or if they just kick the bucket and we're never the wiser. Who knows.....I am here to tell you that after reading those "scripts", I feel cheated, jipped, screwed out of a "butterfly and rainbow" experience. I landed at DFW airport from out of state. Nobody from my un-named doctor's office picked me up. Nobody delivered me to the hospital the next mornin…

Hey guys just posted my first video hope you all help me with my journey

I am 3 weeks out today. I'm 19 pounds since surgery. 30 since I started my two week pre op diet. I have lost a total of 26 total inches. I'm 5"8 and starting weight was 240, had a bmi of 36. I was on 12 different meds. Since surgery I take 1 thyroid pill a day, 1 vitamin d pill a week. No more high no, no more diabetes, no more high cholesterol, no more sleep apnea! Thank You Jesus! I had no real pain, no nausea or vomiting. It is still a head journey but we are all winners. Who ever says this is the easy way is a damn idiot. Keep at it!

I can't believe it's been three years. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine how my life would change. It's been a wild, wild ride and I wouldn't have missed it for the world! I still don't really see me as others do, and I'm not sure I ever will. I'm still a work in progress. Good luck to all of you starting on YOUR journey, it's fun. Get a disposable camera and have someone take a picture of you the day before or the day of surgery....then have them take a picture of you every month on your surgery 'date'. After your 'one year' surgiversary, go get the camera developed. Having the pictures laid out side by side....seeing your transformation like that.....it is amazin…

I'm 3months out and finally can see a difference I'm so happy!! [ATTACH]3697[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]3697[/ATTACH]

Down 47 pounds since march 13 th

I had surgery two weeks ago today (well technically yesterday but I'm a nightowl). I can't believe how tiny and good my incisions look. I was always a slow healer but I never took care of myself and I think 4 weeks of Vitamins have helped. When I started my pre-surgery diet 4 weeks ago I was 266.5 lbs. When I had surgery 2 weeks ago I was 257.5 lbs and today I was 245 lbs. So I lost 21.5 lbs in 4 weeks, 12.5 lbs in the 2 weeks post surgery. Funny I feel like this is going so slow but when I step back and figure it out I think I am doing pretty durn great! My best friend says my face is thinner, my DH says my tummy is smaller. I really don't think they can see a…

The following comment in another thread seemed worthy enough to have its own thread. People are attracted to people who radiate success. That is human nature I have found. The old saying is true: to make a friend you need to be a friend. I am not an expert on human nature nor or societal judgement of people, but am a keen observer of people in how they interact. This might come from years and years of seeking out acceptance and always finding rejection when moving among the flow of human interactions. And trying to figure out how to improve it before giving up a few years ago. Now after striving after fitness goals, I find myself standing with good posture and…

I am so truly blessed and so thankful to see 199 on the scales for the first time in over 35 years! I truly do not remember being under 200 and know it was either elementary school or junior high!!! I am so thankful for my sleeve and for the support of my dear husband and friends! This is not an easy journey but is SOOOOOOOO worth it!!!!

We were getting ready to head out to my oldest daughters Softball game, when my 5yr old asked, “Mom, are you wearing that shirt?”…..”I said Yes, why?” She laughed and said “Mommy, it is to BIG!” That made my day!!!! Guess it is time to go shopping!!

So how does one lose almost two pounds in about an hour? The non glamorous way of course! Thank you to suppositories, I am not full of crap anymore. I have been having horrible constipation over the last week. Haven't had a bm for six days. Finally gave up and ran to walgreens to get the suppository and it worked, thank god. I guess benefiber is going to be in my daily routine.

http://www.lapbandforlife.com/postsurgerydiet.htm What do you think of this link? Do you think 4 weeks is slightly to long to be on liquids?

It's been a long time since I have bought new clothes besides the usual jeans, t-shirts, stretchy pants and shorts because the last time I tried to get something nice to wear to go out, I ended up staying home because everything looked so horrible on me. You see I'm a true lover of fashion and all that goes with it or as my mother used to tell me a real clothes horse! I have so many clothes that broke the rods in 2 closets, have rolling racks, clothes in boxes and enough shoes to open a boutique! At one point after a huge weight loss (gain almost all of it back or I wouldn't be here) I loved clothes so much, I went to work in a high end clothing store just so I could g…

My surgery is Monday! Woot! Woot!! Size 6, here I come, I've missed you so much the last 8 years!! Had a question for you sleever's! How long were you on clear liquids? My doctor says clear liquids for 2 weeks, then full liquids 2 weeks, then puréed 2 to 4 weeks, then soft for 2 weeks & then, slowly start adding regular foods in! I will not be doing puréed, YUCK!!!!

As of yesterday, i'm officially down 60 pounds since my surgery date of Jan 25, 13. Today I celebrated by running my first 5k. I never thought in a million years i'd be in a 5k, voluntarily, let alone JOGGING it. WLS surgery has been the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but little moments like this remind me of why I did it. I attached a photo of a very happy me at the finish line.

I'm a couple of pounds away from being under 200 for the first time in years. I should reach that goal next week or the following. I still have a long way to go..I'd like to lose another 50 lbs. but the thought of getting on the scale at my primary doctor's office and not setting the weight at 200 or even 250 (which I had to do before being banded) truly makes me smile.

I've decided today is a good day to take stock of my weight loss journey. Running today I broke my pace record for my entire life averaging 14 min/mile and more importantly I broke my record for fastest mile (13.5 min/mile). I'm still running half the distance and 50% slower than the average man my age who uses Nike+ but I'm running twice as often. I'm within 5 lbs of having lost 100 lbs (40 of which has been in the last 3 months with the lap band). I still have nearly 150 lbs to lose before my BMI would be "healthy" but I'm starting to suspect I'll reach a "healthy" waist measurement before that since I've lost 6 inches off my wait in the last 3 months and and am o…

I am down a 100# and man I feel great. anyone wondering if you should have this surgery the answer is YES. I was on 600mg of blood pressure medication daily. And was about to be put on medication for diabetes. Now I'm of all medication, my daily blood pressure reading is about 117/78. I paid cash for my surgery and it was worth every penny.

I am two months out from surgery and I hit my first goal! 50 pounds lost since the beginning of this life changing journey I feel amazing! Everyday someone tells me how amazing I am looking and that just motivates me so much more where in the past I used it as an excuse to cheat on a diet "oh I'm looking good ill reward myself with pizza and chocolate". I have even had a few people say they didnt recognize me! Next goal is to hit Onederland... Only ten pounds to go. Going to try and hit it by the fourth of July

Just home from shopping trip for sandals. Walked into shop, picked a style, tried the left foot on and was very happy with the look. Asked the assistant if I could try on a pair... She went off to get the other shoe and came back very apologetically saying "we only have wide fitting left, sorry, but I can order you a regular fit" ..... She has no idea why I left smiling despite not getting my shoes. Having had "wide" feet for 30 years, this is the first time anyone has looked at me and judged that I must have "normal" feet... Whoo hoo!!!!!!

Life has been tough very tough for me since surgery. I found out my husband was cheating on me and walked out on me two weeks or so after surgery (aug 22, 2012)I then moved out of my parents because they werent very supportive and then hit depression and was diagnosed with major depression and then met a wonderful guy who I dated for two months but broke up because I found out he had a baby on the way. We keept seeing eachother and I just found out im pregnant 2 days ago. Im very scared. This would b my first child and hes not wanting me to keep it but I have strong beliefs about abortion so thats not a option for me. Im worried that after all my hard work I might gain a …

People only seem to want to hear yes you can have this, yes you can cheat, yes, yes, yes. If you say no or give your opinion it starts a whole, often nasty debate.

I went for my 9 month post op visit yesterday.....everything checks out fine I've lost 102 lbs, blood levels are good. No nausea,vomitting or issues with the pouch. I am feeling fantastic, loads of energy, loving the new me!! and the new lifestyle of daily gym visits, not being a slave to the food around me. It's nice to finally have some normal habits like I have always seen healthier people have. I want to make my goal by Oct 6th (my 45th birthday)....but with the stall I've been in since April not sure I'll make it. But I am dang sure gonna give it a go. I have finally started moving down again, lost inches...but the weight wasnt moving. I changed up my exercis…

You can see in my signature how my weight loss has progressed. When I hit 3 months I will be posting actual comparison pics (I still don't see much of a physical difference when I look in the mirror but more and more people are starting to notice). I'm sure there is a difference, I started out in a 26-28 pant and today I am wearing COMFORTABLE size 20's. I got on the scale this morning and it had moved as well as being able to wear smaller britches so I figured I'd do so face shots for comparison and I felt like this was too good not to share on a Friday. I'm coming along, I have a long way to go, but getting there everyday and couldn't be doing it without my sleeve!

I'm an apple shape and wear a 18w now...I was a tight 22w. Anyone been where I am? Tell me your story! This liquid diet is not getting easier!

I was banded on Jan 28/13 and to date I have lost 49 lbs! I feel so much better. I am now shopping in the lg - xlg section which feels surreal to me!!! 67 more pounds to go!!

I spent so many years hating how I looked in dresses so I just never wore them. I didn't even like wearing bridesmaid dresses, and I wore pants to prom. For the first time ever I actually love how I look in a dress and I can not WAIT to wear this outfit out this weekend. Everyone here has always been so supportive of me so I wanted to share these photos. Anyone out there on the fence about this surgery, all I can say is it is the BEST THING I EVER DID for myself.

My fiance is saying my face is changing. So I did a comparison shot to post. I think its important (for me at least) to track all my changes. Even if its only 2 weeks and 26lbs down. Anyone else have any before and small changes pics? SW 268 CW 242 No preop diet. [ATTACH]13833[/ATTACH] The one on rt is now

I will be 7 months post op on the 13th... just wanted to say that things are going great. I have tons of energy! I have fallen in love with going to my local YMCA and working out. I've lost 90 lbsand several clothes sizes. Along the way I've lost a few friends....cause I am not the "fat friend" anymore. But I have gained experience and new friends who are on the same path I am. This surgery has been a lifesaver not only for my but for my family too! My husband has lost 50lbs, my 16 year old has lost about 25 lbs. And we all eat healthier than we ever have. I started this journey for the benefit of the hubby and daughter mainly, because If Mom's not fit....neither …

Anyone tried it? Thoughts? Help with loose skin or weight loss?

For those of you who have been successful at breaking a stall, will you please say (quite specifically please) what you did to break the stall? You are the ones who have things to teach the rest of us! WeeWers